Award-Winning Social Studies Tutors serving Somerville, MA

...and engaging environment. Writing and reading can be intimidating skills, but I'm here to make it a little easier for you! I completed my English undergraduate degree at Boston University in 2018 with a 3.92 GPA and an Award for Excellence in English. I worked at the on-campus Writing Center to assist students with a variety of backgrounds (including ESL). In my spare time, I teach at Corepower Yoga and always have my nose in...

...graduate with a passion for helping students reach their academic potential. Published by Cambridge at just 23, I have extensive experience excelling academically and helping my students achieve the same. I specialize in essay writing and test preparation, offering personalized strategies to help students shine. As a U.S. Fulbright recipient and published researcher, I understand the importance of critical thinking and effective communicationskills I aim to instill in my students. Whether you need assistance crafting...

I am a barred attorney in the state of Massachusetts. I have an undergraduate degree in Political Science and I'm passionate about helping others learn more about our government and the current state of politics in the US!

...Science at Villanova University, with minors in Criminology and Gender & Women's Studies. My passion for working with students is rooted in a belief that education can transform not only academic outcomes but long-term confidence. I have experience as a Tutor at Villanova's Writing Center and Editor of its student newspaper. I tutor English, reading comprehension, and history, with a particular interest in writing. I enjoy helping students develop clear communication skills and confidence in...

...History, and am more than happy to help with any subject within the liberal arts. I can assist students from 6th grade to college and post-grad. For writing/literature I can help with : creating a strong thesis, text comprehension, Shakespeare, how to use quotes, basic grammar, footnotes/endnotes, how to reach the word count/page count, etc. For college/grad students: I can assist with cover letters, resume advice, as well as interviewing advice. I can assist with...

Rick is a veteran journalist and teacher. He has been teaching SAT preparation since 2003, and is currently teaching English at high school in Massachusetts. He is licensed in Massachusetts to teach English and History at the middle- and high-school levels. Rick's chief teaching strengths are in writing mechanics and reading comprehension. He is also highly knowledgeable of American history, government, politics, and civics.

...love the opportunity that tutoring affords to work closely with students as true individuals, helping them develop confidence in their skills and become independent learners, while tailoring lessons specifically to their unique needs and interests. I particularly enjoy working with students on test prep, because they often show remarkable and tangible improvement in just a short amount of time. Some of us think we are just not good test takers, but in reality there are...

...Bowl, Theater, and Band, where I played the alto saxophone. Last year, I volunteered as a tutor for SquashBusters in Boston, and I just started volunteering as an extracurricular teacher for Citizen Schools. I became a tutor for Varsity because I love being able to guide students towards success. Education is the cornerstone of our nation and our future, and if students are struggling, they absolutely deserve the help that a tutor can give them....

...in Theatre with a minor in Business Administration. I consider myself an actor, director, and educator. I'm currently a theatre advisor at a high school in Boston. I have been tutoring since I was in high school myself, in San Juan, Puerto Rico, where I'm from. I believe that all students deserve a chance to succeed, and strive to personalize my teaching style to best suit my students' needs. I tutor in: Theatre, Acting, Audition...

...through writing. Since then, I have worked primarily with elementary school students, including a year of assisting in a first grade classroom in Austria. I tutor many subject areas related to English, Reading, Writing, and German. My passion is reading and inspiring a love of words and literature in students. I believe that strong reading skills are fundamental to engaging with the world around us and open up new worlds for our imaginations. Outside of...

As someone who has endured multiple standardized tests and successfully completed high school and college, I understand the importance of tutors.

I am a passionate certified educator with over ten years' experience working with children and teens ages 8-15 including teaching, tutoring, summer programming, and mentoring. I truly believe that each student has an optimal learning style and can reach his or her full potential by understanding and utilizing specific strategies aligned to that style. Above all, I care deeply about making learning relevant, meaningful, and fun!

As a tutor in test prep (SAT/ACT/SSAT/AP), I aim to help my students learn subject matter solidly enough to teach it themselves. I have four years of experience in online tutoring through the Russian School of Mathematics. My VA research, 1st placement in MA Science Olympiad, and perfect AP scores in Calc BC, Eng Lang, Chem, and Bio give me the expertise to transform your student into an academic weapon.

...education is the bedrock of society, therefore, I am passionate about finding opportunities to support students in their educational endeavors. In the fall of 2020 I babysat/tutored twin fourth graders and guided them through their virtual schooling. This included helping them with homework, answering questions, providing further prompts/assignments to understand the material at a conceptual level, and providing support and encouragement when they struggled. My teaching philosophy stems from my strong belief in the importance...

...a passion for art and art history, I'm excited to share painting techniques while fostering creativity to allow students to reach their personal artistic goals. I am an enthusiastic art educator who strives to create an engaging and supportive learning environment where students can gain confidence in their abilities and can develop their artistic voice. I enjoy painting master copies ( a copy of a masterpiece) of renaissance artists such as Caravaggio and Raphael while...

...educator and backpacking instructor in Worcester, MA and Lake Tahoe, NV. The most successful approach to learning is one that's hands-on and personal. Through activities, discussions and scenarios, we'll easily accelerate your learning pace, and ensure success towards your learning goals. Outside of academia, I enjoy backpacking in New Hampshire, seeing movies at the Davis Square Theater, going to concerts at Great Scott in Allston, and camping out on the lawn in front of the...

...I spent time during two of my undergraduate semesters as a volunteer tutor for an elementary student; it was such an amazing experience I wanted to do more! I also spent the past year nannying a ten year old girl and doing a lot of homework help. As a Division I college athlete I had to maintain an excellent work ethic and develop great time management skills. I am also extremely organized and responsible. Outside...

...Grammar/Editing, ESL, Literature, Writing/Reading, Social Studies, SSAT/SAT, History and French; however, I have also coached students through resume writing, personal statements and college admissions. My goal for each tutoring session is to leave the student more confident in his or her subject skills. I tailor and personalize each tutoring sessions according to your needs, and won't stop helping you improve until you are satisfied with your results! I work with students in every stage of...

I love working with students because I'm passionate about sharing ideas and enjoy learning as a community. I also went to summer camp as a camper and counselor for thirteen years, coached middle school basketball for several years and love having fun while guiding group learning.

...preparation, or in learning Spanish for their career. In college when I was studying abroad in Chile, I loved South America so much, I decided to change my major from Nursing to Spanish/Latin American Studies. As part of my Spanish Major, I studied abroad a second time in Costa Rica. Apart from studying abroad for two semesters in college, I traveled through South America on several occasions. Additionally, I substitute teach high school Spanish.